UFC 2010 Online Multiplayer Free with New Copies, Costs $5 Otherwise

BOOM widget 363150 Electronic Arts isn't the only company restricting online multiplayer to those that either buy a game new or pay an additional fee, as publisher THQ has now confirmed that Yuke's Osaka's UFC Undisputed 2010 will limit its online multiplayer functionality in a similar manner.

The game, slated to hit PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on May 25, will come bundled with a one-use code to unlock its online multiplayer component. Meanwhile, those that play a second-hand copy--used, borrowed, rented, etc.--will need to pay a 400 Microsoft Point / $5 fee to gain online multiplayer access, THQ explained to Destructoid after Pastapadre broke the news.

THQ made no mention of offering a free trial to second-hand players--each of Electronic Arts' "Online Pass" games will include a free seven-day trial for non-new players.